A coalition of youth leaders under the Umoja Wa Vijana Broadbased has resolved to support the re-election of President William Ruto, citing his track record and the ongoing national transformation projects. The resolution was reached at a meeting led by the UDA National Youth Leader, Kariuki Ngujiri, which brought together young people from ODM, Ford Kenya, MDG and UDM. The gathering reflected a broad, cross party youth voice behind the decision. The coalition committed to amplifying the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) projects, a significant number of which are designed to benefit Kenyan youth. The leaders noted that under the UDA government, young people have been brought into the centre of policy decisions, backed by substantial investment targeting their needs. The meeting also welcomed the growing number of young people stepping forward to seek elective leadership positions, and encouraged more of them to take up political leadership at every level.

Led by Hon. Fatma Barayan, Hon. Sylvester Kai (MCA, Junda), Ali Hamisi Kitaka and Mutungwa Wambua, the Mombasa County United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership today joined worshippers at Miracle Celebration Centre (MCC) in Junda Ward, Kisauni Constituency, Mombasa, for a time of worship and fellowship. Apostle Samuel Elisha Mwebi led the congregation in a service centred on faith, spiritual growth, and community fellowship. We appreciate Apostle Samuel Elisha Mwebi and the entire Miracle Celebration Centre congregation for their warm welcome and for their continued spiritual guidance and service to the community.

Thank you, Eldoret, for the love you continue to show President William Samoei Ruto and the UDA Party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), through its Directorate of Women Affairs, has sustained its engagement to champion the inclusion of more women in elective seats. To achieve these gender equality targets, male champions remain critical to civic engagement, sensitising the public on affirmative action principles ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Party’s Director of Women Affairs, Training and Civic Education, Margaret Ndanyi, spearheaded the training exercise in partnership with the Oslo Center. Also present were the Manager for Women Affairs, Martha Keega, and Kakamega County Manager, Desmond Shinaka, and Finias Mugalo, among others.

PURSUANT to the communication by the National Elections Board (NEB), that Ward Grassroots Elections shall be held in Samburu on 16th October 2026; and in Tana River County, Vihiga County, Mandera County, Nakuru County and Tharaka Nithi County on 17th October 2026. NOTICE is hereby given that the UDA Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee shall be available to receive, hear, and determine all disputes relating to the Party grassroots elections. All electoral and nomination disputes should be lodged within twenty-four (24) hours, upon declaration of results or the decision giving rise to respective the dispute. Disputes may be lodged electronically via the following email address: endrc@uda.ke

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued a Certificate of Nomination to Kimanzi Mwendwa, the Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Migwani Ward By-election Mwingi West Constituency, Kitui County scheduled for Tuesday, 17th November 2026. UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan expressed confidence in the Party’s candidate to deliver a decisive victory. We have activated our grassroots infrastructure to win the seat, reinforcing UDA’s nationwide presence and ability to contest and secure victories across all electoral areas. In his acceptance speech, Kimanzi thanked the people of Migwani Ward for the confidence they have placed in him and pledged to serve the Ward with dedication. Accompanying the candidate, the Mwingi West Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Nguna commended the Party for conducting a transparent and fair nomination process. The Secretary General reaffirmed that a vote for Kimanzi is a vote for inclusive development, anchored in the Party’s BETA Plan. Also present were Party Directors: Joseph Mulili, Director of Communication and Administration, Nathaniel Mong'are, Director of Communication, Dr. Moses Banda, Esther Kalunda Ndile, and Martha Mati, among other Party officials and supporters.

UDA Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan joined fellow Muslim leaders at the National Muslim Leaders Convention 2026, a gathering convened to shape the community’s engagement with national policy, governance, and development. Organised by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) under the leadership of Hassan Ole Nadoo, the convention adopted a deliberate, proactive, and forward-looking approach to influencing policy at the national level. Speaking at the event, Sen. Hassan urged the Muslim community to amplify and reciprocate the inclusive agenda of President William Ruto’s government. He noted that the community had been incorporated proportionately across every sector, from security to finance to the Party, in a manner that promotes equity. To consolidate the gains made under the UDA government, the convention resolved to establish a permanent consultative architecture that will leverage and expand opportunities for more Kenyans. Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, lauded SUPKEM’s leadership for its stewardship, as well as for its unwavering support for the re-election of President William Ruto. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the implementation of inclusive development programmes. The deliberations brought together scholars, institutional and State-level leaders, Muslim legislators, senior civil servants, and business leaders. Also present were Hon. Adan Keynan, MP for Eldas Constituency, David Ndii, Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, among others.

UDA Marsabit County Ward-Level Grassroots Elections is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 17th October 2026.

UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan held a consultative meeting with the Chairperson of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Hon. Rebecca Ghati Maroa, at his office at Hustler Plaza, Nairobi. The discussions focused on advancing the Broad-Based Government Agenda, particularly the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), through inclusive, targeted interventions that empower vulnerable and marginalised communities and promote equitable opportunities for all, in line with the principle of “Usawa Ni Sawa” (Equality for All). Hon. Ghati Maroa also briefed the Secretary General on UDA’s grassroots affairs in Migori County, reaffirming the grassroots’ stated commitment and support for the re-election of H.E. President William Ruto for a second term in 2027.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Party Delegates, Leaders, and Stakeholders in Bomet County that the Ward-level Grassroots Elections, previously scheduled for Saturday,17th October 2026, have been Rescheduled to Saturday, 31st October 2026. All eligible members are urged to take note of the revised date and make the necessary arrangements. The Party highly values your participation and remains committed to a free, fair, transparent, credible, and verifiable electoral process.

UDA Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar has urged African youth to anchor Africa’s food security in research, innovation and sustainable industrialisation. He spoke while representing the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) at the Joint Youth-EALA Parliamentary Engagement on Agrifood Systems Transformation and the Kampala CAADP, convened by AGRA in partnership with EALA on 13 October 2026. Senator Omar said Africa’s challenges call for a united front that no single country can surmount alone. He urged the youth to aggregate research and innovation, pursue sustainable industrialisation alive to the effects of climate change, and keep engaging policymakers at national, regional and continental levels.

In the serene city of Arusha, Tanzania, home of the East African Community (EAC), our Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan joined fellow legislators for the sittings of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), convened for the 1st Meeting of the 5th Session of the Fifth Assembly. As a party, we remain firmly committed to a united, prosperous, and borderless East Africa, where our people, goods, and ideas move freely, and our shared future is built together.

UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan had the pleasure to grace an engagement with participants of the National Defence College Course 29-2026/2027, bringing together senior military officers, officers from State institutions and participants from 17 nationalities across the region and beyond on a study visit at the East African Community (EAC) in Arusha, Tanzania. The engagement provided a valuable platform for dialogue, peer learning, and the exchange of perspectives on regional security, strategic leadership, and the importance of collective approaches to shared challenges. The Secretary General was honoured to share this occasion with the Head of Delegation and Deputy Commandant (NDC), Major General Yahya Sheikh Abdi; Deputy Commandant (Civil), Ambassador Simon Nabukwesi; and Ambassador Mohamed Ruwange, Consul General of the Republic of Kenya in Arusha. The diversity of the participants reflects the importance of regional and international partnerships in building mutual understanding, strengthening institutional relationships, and advancing peace and security.

The Warembo Na Ruto TUTAM Uasin Gishu Chapter has commenced grassroots activities in support of the UDA Party and the re-election of President William Ruto for a second term in office. The group has so far onboarded more than 7,000 grassroots leaders into its network and is driving an aggressive membership recruitment campaign across the county. Its mission is anchored on amplifying the delivery of UDA’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and the transformation projects being undertaken countrywide. In housing, the Boma Yangu Pioneer Estate in Eldoret City is delivering more than 2,000 units, while Boma Yangu Kimumu is delivering over 300. The group also pointed to government work in road infrastructure and the last-mile connectivity of households to the national grid, among other projects. UDA Director of Women Affairs, Training and Civic Education, Margaret Ndanyi, joined the lobby group and thanked its members for their unwavering support to the Party. The Principal Secretary for Tourism, Amb. Julius Bitok attended and commissioned the group’s activities, together with the Member of Parliament for Kesses Constituency, CPA Julius Rutto. The meeting was hosted by UDA's Uasin Gishu County Administrator, Abraham Kipchumba, at the Party's office. Also present were Hon. Sarah Malel, Deputy Speaker of the Uasin Gishu County Assembly, and Desmond Shinaka, UDA Kakamega County Administrator.

UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan joined worshippers at Double Joy Gospel Ministries International Church at Timbwani Ward in Likoni Constituency, Mombasa, for a blessed time of worship, fellowship and reflection. Bishop Alfred Obuya led the service, sharing a message of faith, unity, and the importance of strengthening communities. Sen. Hassan, who is also running for Governor of Mombasa County, remains grateful for the opportunity to connect with the people of Mombasa and to continue listening, engaging, and walking with them.

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has continued its structured engagement with aspirants seeking to fly the Party's flag in the 2027 General Elections under the UDA Aspirants Forum (UAF). The Forum is designed to prepare aspirants on the Party's electoral processes and to align them with UDA's broader political strategy of grassroots mobilization. As part of this ongoing engagement, Martin Kipchumba, an aspirant for the Emgwen Constituency Parliamentary seat, paid a courtesy call on UDA Headquarters, Hustler Plaza. Kipchumba was received by Rob Jillo, Director of Political Affairs, Resource Mobilization, and Diaspora, together with Omulo Junior, Director for Devolution and County Affairs. During the visit, the Party Directors reaffirmed UDA's commitment to free, fair, credible, and transparent Party nominations, assuring aspirants of a level playing field.

The UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, paid tribute to the departed souls of the 17 pilgrims who tragically lost their lives while travelling to the Subukia Shrine for prayers. The Secretary General condoled with Most Rev. Dominic Kimengich, the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa, at his office, before visiting the families and relatives of the victims at St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani. Sen. Hassan conveyed his heartfelt condolences and that of UDA to the bereaved families and the Catholic Church and assured them of his support and solidarity during this difficult period of grief and sorrow.